# Djair Parfitt

Djair Terraii Parfitt (born 1 October 1996) is a Bermudian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Glentoran and the Bermuda national team.

## Early years

Parfitt was born in Hamilton, Bermuda and moved to California at the age of eight. In 2009, he played for Elk Grove Everton FC in Sacramento, California and was selected to participate in a national youth tournament.

## Career
### West Ham United

Parfitt joined West Ham United after being scouted at age 14 in California while playing for MLS academy San Jose Earthquakes by former West Ham player Clyde Best. On 2 July 2015, Parfitt made his first team debut in a 3–0 home victory at the Boleyn Ground over Lusitans in the UEFA Europa League, replacing Mauro Zarate after 74 minutes. He was first included in a West Ham matchday squad for their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 26 December 2015, remaining as an unused substitute as they drew 1–1. On 25 April 2016, he scored the 90th-minute winner in the U21 Premier League Cup final that West Ham won 1–0. Coming off injury, Parfitt scored in the EFL Trophy match against the League One side Northampton Town, which finished 1–1 with West Ham winning on penalties.

### Rudar Velenje

In February 2018, Parfitt joined the Slovenian PrvaLiga side Rudar Velenje.

### Fylkir

Ahead of the 2020 season, Parfitt joined Úrvalsdeild side Fylkir and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win over KA in July 2020.

### Dover Athletic

On 19 February 2022 Parfitt joined National League club Dover Athletic on non-contract terms. On 25 April 2022, he was announced to have left the club.

### Ilves

On 26 August 2022, Parfitt joined Veikkausliiga side Ilves on a deal until the end of the year with an option to extend for a further year.

### Makedonikos

On 18 January 2024, Parfitt signed with Makedonikos in Super League Greece 2.

### Glentoran

In September 2024, Parfitt joined NIFL Premiership side Glentoran.

## Career statistics

    As of 27 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | Other | Other | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| West Ham United | 2015–16 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| West Ham United | 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| West Ham United | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rudar Velenje | 2017–18 | Slovenian PrvaLiga | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 |
| Rudar Velenje | 2018–19 | Slovenian PrvaLiga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Rudar Velenje | Total | Total | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 4 |
| Fylkir | 2020 | Besta deild karla | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 2 |
| Fylkir | 2021 | Besta deild karla | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 7 |
| Fylkir | Total | Total | 31 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 9 |
| Dover Athletic | 2021–22 | National League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 |
| Ilves | 2022 | Veikkausliiga | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Ilves | 2023 | Veikkausliiga | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 28 | 9 |
| Ilves | Total | Total | 26 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 10 |
| Makedonikos | 2023–24 | Super League Greece 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Glentoran | 2024–25 | NIFL Premiership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 93 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 111 | 23 |
Source: "Bermuda - D. Parfitt - Profile with news, career statistics and history". soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
* ↑ Includes FA Cup, Icelandic Cup, Suomen Cup
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
* ↑ Includes Icelandic League Cup
* ↑ Includes Finnish League Cup
* ↑ Includes Irish League Cup

## International career

On 4 June 2022, Parfitt made his international debut for Bermuda in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B match against Haiti. He scored his first international goal against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B. On 22 March 2024, Parfitt scored his second goal for Bermuda during the 2024 FIFA Series tournament against Brunei.
List of international goals scored :
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 17 November 2023 | Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League |
| 2 | 21 March 2024 | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Brunei | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2024 FIFA Series |

## Personal life

On 22 June 2016, Parfitt was involved in a motorcycle accident during a visit to Bermuda where he suffered a bruised hip and road rash on both arms when the bike he was travelling on as a passenger collided with a car.